If you are looking for a great convenient way to travel to different parts of Scotland. I highly…read morerecommend Helensburgh Central Railway Station.The customer service is above par. The staff are always helpful and genuinely care about the passengers. Very Clean Station. The toilets are very clean and you feel very safe at this station. You can buy drinks and food at the small kiosk in the station It should be noted I am from the United States of America, served with the United States Marines all over the World and travelled all over the United States. I definitely know a great train station from all my travels and life experiences. You definitely won't be disappointed by utilizing this train station upon your travels across Scotland. Highly recommend using this station for traveling to Glasgow and Edinburgh. If you want to visit Helensburgh. You can literally walk out of the station and be right down town. Also you can take buses to different parts of the highlands upon walking out of the Station.

I like this station. I won't be going around recommending it to people as a must see, or make…read morevisits here on occasions when I don't require a train to or from Helensburgh. But as train stations go, this is a pretty damn good one. Old fashioned in appearance, the station boasts plenty of sheltered areas, a spacious ticket office and a little kiosk for a bite to eat or something to read for the train journey; relatively rare for stations on this line. Furthermore, and best of all, it offers several bike lockers which are particularly handy given Helensburgh remains a fairly popular place for a day trip. It is situated bang in the town centre with plenty of nearby eating and drinking options. Perfect. In saying that, it's probably just about true to say Helensburgh Upper is a better option if you're visiting the area for a look around Charles Rennie Mackintosh's Hill House. Personally, I'd choose the extra five minute walk just because I like this station but please don't feel like you have to do likewise.

I was seriously impressed with the ferry service to Islay. Staff on the boat were courteous and…read morepleasant and helpful. Such a friendly and easy atmosphere makes the crossing very stress free. There are different ships on this route and while some are good old workhorses, others like MV Finlaggan are as sleek as cruise ships. Have a good look around. Then I suggest you settle in a comfortable place and enjoy a "wee dram" or a nice cup of tea. There is time for a relaxing breather before you resume driving. The bar is well stocked with Islay Whiskys. There is a monthly featured whisky which will be at a special price you can plan to take advantage of.